Standing 15 hands high, the Anglesey born, section-D Welsh cob is trying her best to keep her hooves on the ground.

The 11-year-old has just scooped a Horse Idol competition, run by a national website www.stabletalk.co.uk, after making it on to a shortlist of 10 finalists.

Her owner, Holyhead businesswoman Heather Edwards, wrote a 200 word "best horse in the world" appreciation. And as a result she has won £275 worth of riding gear and equipment.

She said: "I have never won anything before. I am very proud of her."

Missy-Arosfa Morning Miss, to give her full title, is kept near the Breakwater Country Park, in Holyhead.

Mrs Edwards was never allowed a horse as a child but has made up for it by buying half-a-dozen since.

Missy can now expect an invitation to "model" in the next Derby House catalogue and will next year feature in the Welsh Pony and Cob Society's annual journal which is circulated to around 7,000 members.